Tag: Suicide
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Rick Rossiter of REFOCUS on Infinitely Polar Bear
We spoke to CPsychI REFOCUS member (Recovery Experience Forum of Carers and Users of Services) and See Change Ambassador Rick Rossiter following a First Fortnight screening of Infinitely Polar Bear. By Mary Hayes The movie stars Mark Ruffalo and Zoe Saldana and follows Cam (Ruffalo) who lives with manic depression and bipolar disorder as he takes full…
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Tips for reporting on suicide-related issues
Suicide is a word that is ever prevalent in Irish society. Very few people can claim to not know someone directly or indirectly who has died by suicide in recent yearand we are frequently reminded of the issue by the media. Although it is important for the media to cover these stories, care must be…
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Mental Illness and the Government
In a powerful article published in the Irish Independent on March 8th, Prof Patricia Casey reflects on the promises made by the last government to improve Mental Health Services in Ireland and how far short they have fallen on these promises. In 2011, when Enda Kenny took office, I wrote in this column: “There are…
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Manifesto for the 2016 General Election
Top 5 Priorities for Ireland’s Mental Health A Vision for Change maps what services should be available to people with mental health problems. Ten years on we still have inequality of access to services across Ireland. The College Calls on You when Elected to Ensure Delivery of: 1. 24/7 Community Based Mental Health Teams for…
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Report shows inadequate Mental Health Support Services for Travellers
A report published by Pavee Point has shown Traveller suicide rate is six times higher than the national average. Pavee Point has described mental health support services for Travellers as inadequate and Traveller Health Workers have had to make up to 20 phonecalls to get a response from service providers. “It’s people’s lives we’re dealing with…